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The Bull Put Spread Strategy: What You Should Know Before Trading (Practical Considerations)

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The bull put spread strategy is one of the most popular ways to trade when expecting a moderate increase in an asset's price. By buying a put option at a lower strike price and selling another put...

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Overview of the Bull Call Spread Strategy [Strategies for Moderately Bullish Markets]

10 min read

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When you expect a moderate increase in a stock or ETF price, perhaps options trading is the right approach for you. The bull call spread strategy involves buying one call option and selling another...

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The Basics of the Covered Put Strategy: What You Need to Know (and How to Handle Risk)

10 min read

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When you have a short position on a stock, a covered put strategy can help you generate income and manage risk. By selling covered put options, you can earn premiums to reduce your short position's...

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Covered Call Strategy: From Theory to Practice [When to Use It and When to Avoid It]

10 min read

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A covered call strategy is a popular options trading technique used by investors to generate additional income from their stock holdings. This article will explore the fundamentals of covered...

Trading Quad Witching Days

Quadruple Witching Dates 2026-2027 (How to Trade & Essential Dates)

9 min read

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Learn about the concept of Quadruple Witching and its potential impact on the stock market. Find out the upcoming Quadruple Witching dates.

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Triple Witching Dates 2026/2027 - What Is Triple Witching? (and How Can You Trade It?)

10 min read

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Among the recurring events in options trading, triple witching dates are something you cannot afford to ignore. But what is triple witching?

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How are Options Priced? A Clear Explanation [Beginner-Friendly]

8 min read

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While it may be relatively straightforward to understand how stock prices work, options pricing can be a bit more complex. Options pricing is determined by intrinsic and extrinsic values. So, how...

Comparison of Long and Short Strangle

Real-Life Examples of the Strangle Option Strategy [Practical application]

12 min read

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If you are open to trying multi-leg strategies in options trading, then you'll likely find yourself dealing with the strangle option strategy. This involves buying or selling a call and put option...

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Straddle Option Strategy - Two Option Strategies for Handling Market Volatility

14 min read

Education

Once you learn how a simple long call and long put trades work, there's a good chance you will become more interested in advanced strategies. This guide will focus on the straddle option strategy,...

The Importance of Keeping an Options Trading Journal [Excel Template]

6 min read

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Successful traders have strategies and systems in place to consistently make profitable trades, but they also have something else that is often overlooked - a trading journal. A trading journal is...

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